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RE: Re: Cable modem



> 1) Is the 20Mb update complete (i.e. should I be a bit upset at
only
> getting 7Mbps at the moment)

The 20Mbits is a theoretical maximum - you're likely to get only a fraction
of that in the real world.

There was something on the radio the other day about the ASA considering
forcing ISPs to quote *EXPECTED* figures rather than maximum figures for
internet connections in adverts to avoid this kind of thing.

> 2) Do the old Motorola Surfboard 5100 modems work at that speed - mine
> says up to 38Mbps in the manual, but can it do it in real life...

With the wind in the right direction and ideal circumstances, yes.

Phil





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